Von “Stille Nacht” zum Wiener Walzer zu Beethovens Chor “An die Freude“ Culture November 12, 2019Die Weihnachtszeit bringt in deutschen Landen nicht nur glitzernde Lichter und leuchtende Augen erwartungsvoller Kinder, es klingen zu dieser Zeit...
Wisconsin’s Old World Christmas Market Culture November 12, 2019Hints of a German Weihnachtsmarkt draw thousands of curious visitors By Don Heimburger • Photographs Courtesy Don Heimburger A legendary...
Glorious Melk Culture September 9, 2019Courtesy Stift Melk Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque ensembles. Its splendid architecture is...
More Alsatian Pottery Villages Culture September 9, 2019Soufflenheim’s Rustic Earthenware By Sharon Hudgins • Photographs Courtesy Sharon Hudgins I bought my first piece of Alsatian pottery...
Alex Meixner “The Oktoberfest Man” Culture September 9, 2019By Kellie B. Gormly When people attend an Oktoberfest where polka musician Alex Meixner is playing, they will walk onto...
Book Profiles Church Records Important for German Americans Culture September 9, 2019By James M. Beidler There’s a new book that every family historian needs, especially one with German-speaking roots. That’s because...
Berlin: A World City of Distinction Culture September 9, 2019From 11/4 to 11/10, 2019 Berlin celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Peaceful Revolution and the fall of the Berlin...
The Tenacious Dr. Ludanyi Culture June 26, 2019Celebrating the leader of the Connecticut German Saturday Schools. By Polly Tafrate • Photographs Courtesy Polly Tafrate On opening day...
„In vollem Besitz meiner geistigen Kräfte“ Letzte Willenserklärungen und Testamente in Winterhausen, 1781-1807 Culture June 26, 2019Von Robert A. Selig Seit „Ein Schäferstündchen mit ungeahnten Folgen“ (”An Amorous Encounter with Undreamt of Consequences“) in der Dezember...
The Importance of German in GERMAN LIFE Culture June 26, 2019Do we need a German article in German Life? Can German culture and lore be portrayed in English only? By...
